The Dorothy & Bill Cohen Honors College Weekly Update

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Events & Deadlines


WSU Disaster Resilience Analytics Center Virtual Seminar Today

Dr. Alison Specht, an Ecosystem Research Analyst, will address building collaboration and teamwork in complex, transdisciplinary research projects. The seminar will be today from 12 - 1 p.m. for the Zoom link.


Senior Honors Application Due Monday

The Senior Honor is one of the most prestigious honors a 成人头条 student can receive. Each year, only ten students are selected to receive the Senior Honor. This highly competitive honor is awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding scholarship, leadership, involvement at WSU, and service to WSU and the surrounding community.

Please visit  for eligibility and application instructions. The deadline is February 21st at 5 p.m. If you have any questions, please email vpstudentaffairs@wichita.edu.


SGA & President's Town Hall on Tuesday

The Student Government Association (SGA) wants to hear from YOU! Attend the SGA and President's Town Hall to converse with President Rick Muma, Interim Provost Shirley Lefever, SGA President Rija Khan, and SGA Vice President Kamilah Gumbs. It will take place on February 22nd at 2 p.m. in RSC 233.


WHEAT Biweekly Meetings

Join the 成人头条 Honors Events & Activities Team (WHEAT) every other Thursday from 6 - 7 p.m. in the Honors College Seminar Room to plan events for the Honors community! The next meeting is on Thursday, February 24th. For more information, please email WHEAT President Emma Ahrenholtz at erarhenholtz@shockers.wichita.edu or join the Discord with code SDCTHDxYbY.


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WHEAT Social Next Friday

Join WHEAT on February 25th from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Honors College for their social! Help them kick off events for the semester with food, crafts, and games!


Honors Student Fee Scholarship

The Honors College Student Council has instituted a scholarship fund to alleviate any financial burden placed on students by the Honors student fee. The application contains a 250 word essay. Applications are evaluated by the Student Council. If selected, this scholarship will cover half of the applicant's $50 Honors student fee for the Spring 2022 semester. Preference will be given to applicants who do not receive the Honors Merit Scholarship. Applicants will need to reapply every semester.

. Applications are due March 1st.


News & Information


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Kudos! Honors Alum Tracia Banuelos Published in the Journal of Black Sexuality and Relationships

Congratulations to Honors alum Tracia Banuelos for her recent article 鈥淐ontextualizing Familial Relationships Between Queer Elders of Color鈥 published in the Journal of Black Sexuality and Relationships. Tracia graduated from 成人头条 State in 2018 with degrees in psychology and women鈥檚 studies and an Emory Lindquist Honors Scholar track. Currently pursuing a master of science in social research at Hunter College of the City University of New York, Tracia lives and works toward a better world in New York City. Read the article at  and find Tracia on .


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New Honors Intramural Sports Teams

Want to play sports, but need a team? Join an Honors Intramural Sports team this semester! Teams are open to all, not just Honors students, so bring your friends too! If you're interested, please or scan the QR code above.


Honors Suggestion Box

The Honors College Student Council wants to hear from you.  to share any comments, ideas, or suggestions you have about how to improve the Honors experience. It is anonymous.


Student Spotlight


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Submit Information for the Student Spotlight

We want to give a shoutout to AMAZING students like you! To be featured in weekly update and on social media,  to complete the brief form.


General Information about Honors

Email honors@wichita.edu at any time with questions or concerns.

The Honors student lounge, kitchen, and printing areas in Shocker Hall are open 24/7 by keycard access for all Honors students. Speak with the Honors Student Assistant at the desk or email honorsassistant@wichita.edu if you have any trouble.

We want to hear from you! .